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Richard Ballas
November 13, 2020
Richard Ballas, age 39, of Aurora, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Aurora.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 19th at the Aurora United Methodist Church with Pastors Michelle & Greg Reed officiating. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist Church 1104 A St. Current CDC guidelines will be followed. Face masks are required. The service will be livestreamed through the Aurora United Methodist Church Facebook page. Memorials may be made to the family to be designated at a later date. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through the mortuary website at www.higbymortuary.com.
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geri armellino
November 9, 2025
Dear Maria & Lenny, 5 years! Thinking of you...xo geri
geri armellino
November 9, 2024
Dear Maria & Lenny....my thoughts are with you both and with Katie and the children. A broken heart never heals. Love you, Geri
Mom
November 9, 2023
My dearest Richard,
Although you have been gone almost three years, the pain of your loss still remains. You will always be the little boy with the mischievous twinkle in his eyes who grew into a man who loved deeply. There isn't a day that I don't think of you. I will love you until I take my last breath. Mom
geri armellino
November 9, 2023
Dear Maria & Lenny, My thougthts are with you both. Love, Geri Armellino
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Geri Armellino
November 9, 2022
Dear Maria & Lenny, They say that time heals all wounds but a broken heart never does really heal. There is a whole that cannot be filled. Thinking of you as another year goes by. xo Geri Armellino
Geri Armellino
November 9, 2021
A mother's broken heart never heals. My heart aches for you. xo Geri
Geri Armellino & Tony Manza
November 29, 2020
Dear Maria & Lenny, We are so sorry for the sudden loss of Richard. My heart hurts for you both. Peace & Love, Geri
Mark and Chris Novosad
November 20, 2020
Rich will be greatly missed. We have enjoyed working with him the last four years. He was such a kind man! May his family be surrounded by God´s love during this difficult time.
Beth Russell
November 18, 2020
I was saddened to hear of Rich's passing. He was one of our Padgett franchisees, and I'm thankful we had the pleasure of working with him. Peace and comfort to his family, friends, and employees.
Chrystl Eaves
November 18, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord draw you close and give you peace.
Sue Jeffrey
November 16, 2020
Our entire staff sends our most sincere sympathy to you, Heather.
Aaron
November 15, 2020
Hearing the news of Rich's passing is heartbreaking. He was always kind to my team and me when he picked up dinner from my business. When my mom joined BNI he was one of the first to be friend her and made her feel welcomed in the group. I pray for peace and comfort for his family and friends. RIP Rich!
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